Revealed: The driver poised to replace Kevin Magnussen as rare race ban looms

Kevin Magnussen is on the verge of a race ban, giving a priceless opportunity to a rising star.

In line for a second unscheduled F1 call-up as Kevin Magnussen closes in on a race ban, Oliver Bearman will be behind the wheel of the Haas VF-23 in Friday’s opening practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Pix.

However, Komatsu, who is not only seeking a replacement for the Audi-bound Nico Hulkenberg but potentially a substitute for Magnussen should he receive an automatic race ban for hitting 12 penalty points, says Haas won’t base their decision on his F2 performance alone.“But when we work with him directly, you understand all the ins and outs, all the environment or the reasoning for certain things happening.

“I’ve said it many times before, he is very impressive… I have nothing to complain . It’s a very good package .”Haas may yet race Bearman before this season is over given that Magnussen is closing in on an automatic race ban. “But it’s more over does the driver understand that objective? Can he play a strong part in fulfilling that kind of objectives?

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